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Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and SL720 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M320 was introduced 6 months earlier than the SL720 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the M320 matches up vs the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Samsung SL720

 M320 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Kodak M320

 SL720 M320 

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Samsung SL720

 M320 SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak M320 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M320 against the SL720.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and SL720.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M320 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL720 will give you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M320
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M320
Street photography with Samsung SL720
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155g)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (168g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M320 Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (155 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Kodak M320 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Samsung SL720
 Kodak EasyShare M320Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare M320 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-102mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7001 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $39 $119